Get prepared to study online

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This introductory self-help course will help you develop a better understanding of how to be a successful, independent learner in the online environment. Successful completion of this course will adequately prepare you for further online studies at university, TAFE, high school or work.

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Study modes

TAFE Queensland has a range of study modes available. Available study modes will vary
for each course. Options may include By location, online, TAFE at school, apprenticeship
and traineeship or international

Study modes

TAFE Queensland has a range of study modes available. Available study modes will vary
for each course. Options may include By location, online, TAFE at school, apprenticeship
and traineeship or international

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Course overview

Course overview

This introductory self-help course will help you develop a better understanding of how to be a successful, independent learner in the online environment. This course is suited to people who are considering studying in an online environment who have not studied recently.

Learn how to effectively set up your study area for online learning, prepare for your online course, productively study at home, and maintain healthy study habits. Develop essential study skills specific to the online environment including email etiquette, software skills, and how to effectively conduct research online. You'll also learn transferable skills such as time management, communication skills, and gain valuable tips and tricks on reading, completing assignments, and studying and sitting exams.

Successful completion of this course will adequately prepare you for further online studies at university, TAFE, high school or work.

Bridging courses

Unilearn bridging courses are preparatory units that typically require a full 12 months of intense study to finish, however students capable of accelerated learning may be able to complete the course in less time. These courses are designed to help students who lack the necessary prerequisite course work required for university entrance.

Unilearn pathways

Unilearn can help you complete prerequisite subjects to meet your university entrance requirements. Unilearn offers a range of online courses that can set you on the pathway to reaching your study goals. The best part is you can study at your own pace and enrol and get started at any time.

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Ways to study

Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, and interact with your teacher using online video or web conferencing tools. Access your learning space 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and be supported by high-quality educators who are devoted to your outcomes.

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Duration

WorkLoad

COST

Anytime

up to 12 months

Self-paced

Full fee: $175International: $325

OnlineAnytime

WorkLoadSelf-paced

START DATESAnytime

COSTFull fee: $175International: $325

What you need to know about studying online

Intake

For most online courses study is structured into fixed intakes that have set durations of 12 weeks from the study commencement date. You will be able to access your learning materials from the first day of the study period. You must be enrolled to be able to access your learning materials. To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommend limiting your workload to no more than 2 units of competency per intake. In some circumstances, you may be required/able to complete 3 units per intake.

Other online courses such as nursing have different intakes, durations, and workload structures.

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University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Payment options

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you.
If you are unsure of what's right for you, get in touch. We're here to help.

Upfront payment

Applying for a course does not guarantee you a place in that course. Your place is only guaranteed once you enrol into units. Enrolling means that you are committing yourself to study, and to paying the associated fees. The tuition fees and applicable charges are required to be paid at enrolment or by scheduled instalment dates either by yourself, a nominated third party (e.g. your employer), or as identified within a contract for delivery of TAFE Queensland training.

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Important Information

Selection criteria

For students who are considering studying in the online environment and have not studied recently.​​

Unilearn has assumed that by enrolling into an online unit you are familiar with computers and are able to use programs such as Word, Excel and Adobe Reader as well as complete simple tasks such as the Save-As function, attaching a file, saving a low resolution image and inserting images and working with tables within Word documents

Need to know

Open for continuous enrolment.

Unilearn is completed via Connect. Delivered entirely online. Self-paced. Once enrolled, students will have access within 48 hours for their course materials.

Max. 2 units per enrolment.

Cap of 2 units per enrolment is due to time requirements of each unit and student dedication. Each unit consists of two years of study condensed into one. Students enrolled in 2 units are essentially studying four years’ worth of content within a 12 month enrolment period.

Unit duration: 12 months from the enrolment date.

Our units are registered with QCAA so they count towards your QCE*

Students must have an existing learning account with QCAA and have at least one existing credit in order to use Unilearn units to accumulate credits towards a QCE.

It is the responsibility of the student to check with their preferred University that our course meets their prerequisite requirements prior to enrolment

Minimum study time is 18 weeks – no exceptions

Completing our individual courses will not achieve or improve a QTAC rank or OP.

The Exam for each unit is not included in the cost of the unit (payable once all coursework has been completed). See below

EXAM COSTS

$75 for students sitting their online exam within Australia

$125 for students sitting a paper-based exam within Australia

$150 for students sitting their online exam outside of Australia

$200 for students sitting their paper-based exam outside of Australia

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

How to apply

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. Getting recognition for the skills you've gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you're qualified a whole lot sooner. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.